IAS UPSC Prelims and Mains Exam – 5th July 2019

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(PRELIMS + MAINS FOCUS)


Survey sets out blueprint for $5 tn economy

Part of Prelims and mains GS III Indian Economy

In news

Virtuous and Vicious cycles of economy

Investment led economy

Fiscal glide path

There is emphasis on private investment because the government had and would stick to its fiscal consolidation glide path. It has committed to a fiscal deficit of 3.4% of GDP in 2019-20, and 3% each in the subsequent two years.

On “Data”

On MSME sector

Employment and labour reform


Govt. can sell PSU land, reduce majority stake to boost non-tax revenue: CEA

Part of Prelims and mains GS III Indian Economy

In news


‘Greying India must delay retirement’

Part of Prelims and mains GS II Social protection schemes GS III Indian Economy

In news

Replacement level fertility rate

The total fertility rate of 2.1 is called the replacement level fertility below which populations begin to decline. 

Replacement level fertility rate for India

Change in demography

New policy Challenges

Suggestions 


Needed: a well-designed minimum wage system

Part of Prelims and mains GS III Indian Economy

In news

An example of bias

Women dominate in the category of domestic workers while men dominate in the category of security guards. While both these occupations fall within the category of unskilled workers, the minimum wage rate for domestic workers within a State is consistently lower than that for the minimum wage rates for security guards.

Recommendations of survey


Call to ease legal logjam for better contract enforcement

Part of Prelims and mains GS III Indian Economy

In news

Recommendations 

Case clearance rate (CCR)

CCR is the ratio of the number of cases disposed of in a given year to the number of cases instituted in that year.


‘Shift focus to water productivity’

Part of Prelims and mains GS III Indian Economy

In news

Government policies and Cropping pattern


India could host ‘Detroit’ of EVs

Part of Prelims and mains GS III Indian Economy

In news

According to economic survey, with the right policies, it’s possible that one of India’s cities could become the ‘Detroit of electric vehicles’.

National Electric Mobility Mission Plan 2020 (NEMMP) and FAME

Global scenario

In India

Renewable energy in India


(MAINS FOCUS)


NATIONAL

TOPIC: General studies 2

A scheme for farmers that has not reached most farmers

Introduction

PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) was launched in budget 2019 to ameliorate farm distress.  The scheme’s original objective to supplement the financial needs of the small and marginal farmers has been broadened to include all the categories of agricultural landowners.

 Reasons of farm distress or agrarian crisis and the need for the scheme: 

 Envisaged benefits of the scheme:  

Features of the scheme: 

Challenges for the scheme: 

Positive aspects of the scheme:

 Negative aspects of the scheme: 

Lacunae in implementation 

Way forward

Connecting the dots:

Critically examine the provisions and implementation of PM-KISAN scheme.


NATIONAL

TOPIC: General studies 3

Not a bloodless option for India (Cyber Attacks)

Introduction

India’s strategy for response against terror attacks by Pakistan

In recent responses by India against terror strikes by Pakistan an implicit criteria of India’s approach has been observed. The criteria are: pre-emption, non-military nature, and deterrence.

 Justifications of these criteria 

Can India conduct retaliatory Cyber strikes like USA? How would India Justify such an act on International Forums?

Conclusion

Connecting the dots:

Cyber attacks, a new way of warfare. Analyse the costs and opportunities for India.


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Q.1) Ease of doing business Index is given by,

  1. World economic forum
  2. World Bank
  3. International Monetary Fund  
  4. World Trade Organization

Q.2) Consider the following statements

  1. Government investment was a key driver for demand, capacity, labour productivity, new technology adoption, and for job creation.
  2. Investment by the private sector cannot happen unless there is no crowding out because of the government.

Select the incorrect statements

  1. Only 1
  2. Only 2
  3. Both 1 and 2
  4. Neither 1 nor 2

Q.3) Consider the following statements about total fertility rate in India,

  1. The current TFR in 14 out of the 22 major States is already below the effective replacement level fertility.
  2. At the State level, southern States as well as West Bengal, Punjab, Maharashtra and Himachal Pradesh have below replacement level fertility and will see TFR decline to 1.5-1.6 by 2021. 
  3. By 2031, all States are likely to see below replacement level fertility.

Select the correct statements

  1. 1 and 2 Only
  2. 2 and 3 only
  3. 1 and 3 only
  4. All of the above

Q.4) Consider the following statements

  1. The minimum wage system in India is governed by the Minimum Wages Act, 1948,
  2. Domestic workers are not covered under minimum wage laws in any of the States and Union Territories.

Select the correct statements

  1. Only 1
  2. Only 2
  3. Both 1 and 2
  4. Neither 1 nor 2

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